How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Idaho?
$70,350a year
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in Idaho. That is $33.82 an hour or $5,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.82
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,360Median: $70,350Highest 10%: $108,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,360 | $25.65 | |
| 25th | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| Median | $70,350 | $33.82 | |
| 75th | $85,650 | $41.18 | |
| 90th | $108,100 | $51.97 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Logan, UT | $80,700 |
| Boise City, ID | $75,440 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $72,360 |
| Pocatello, ID | $72,160 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $66,810 |
| Lewiston, ID | $61,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| 38. Wisconsin | $72,820 |
| 39. Alabama | $72,490 |
| 40. Kentucky | $71,040 |
| 41. Idaho | $70,350 |
| 42. Louisiana | $69,820 |
| 43. South Dakota | $68,230 |
| 44. Maine | $66,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $33.82 ($70,350 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $70,350 against $82,220 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Idaho rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
Idaho ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays environmental scientist and specialists the most?
Logan, UT-ID, with a median of $80,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.